Don't ruin opportunities
I saw this tweet recently and it just reminds me of how people abusive some privileges they get from the close association they have with some rich folks.
There is something that a healthy relationship can give you when you learn to maintain a healthy relationship.
No one wants a friend or relationship that he or she won't gain something from. That may sound selfish, but it's reality. its value for value.
When/if you get an opportunity to be close to a wealthy, don't let your first line of actions be writing of proposals and making request for your business needs. That will make him feel you're only there for what you can get from him or her.
Personally, I hardly ask from a richer friend, the only time I'll ask for financial help from a rich friend is when I don't have a plan B, and it's urgent, otherwise, I don't and won't ask.
One thing I sometimes do when I get money from people is to pay back with interest, whether you asked for interest or not. I'll always add something to the money you gave to me when returning the money.
Instead of thinking of how to get something from people, think about how to bring value to them?
Be so good that people cannot do without you.
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True talk @samstickkz...
Because before you present your request first think if you were the rich how will you feel... It will make him feel as if he have no friend all he has is money and probably that you are there because of his money...
Also you might not know if he is pretending to at that moment...
I have to disagree with you on this one @samstickkz...First, by 'big man' I presume you mean someone in power. This usually means they're rich...got it.
But, what does one's wealth have to do with opportunity? If you are in the company of someone who has connections to help fulfill a goal, then you may be engaging in a MISSED opportunity.
I'm reminded of a chance to promote a book I've written when on occasion speaking with the store owner; but, due to my own 'issues' with promoting...I missed an opportunity to at least try to gain the book some traction. That's clearly an example of "nothing beats a failure except someone who tries."
Btw, asking a STRANGER for money, and presumably this is what the so-called 'big man' would be if you weren't personal friends, would actually be considered an insult...not to mention outright rude.
Now, if the Spirit led you to ask this stranger for money, then, for sure you'd have to obey. But, thinking that just because someone is rich, obligates them to you in any way, is an imbalance in perception, and oftentimes why the very wealthy simply can't 'afford' to interact with the 'common man' outside of the professional realm.
Btw, that's one of the downsides of the blockchain. I'd be much more content to not know the bottom line of a Steemian's Wallet. The monetary divide reminds one that whether we want to admit or not, we live in a class society. For security reasons, I will extend myself to say that it is not wisdom, and must be very difficult for people with publicly-known 7-8+ figure bank accounts to frequent the grounds of people with, ughm, let's just say a huge disparity money wise.
For some reason the millionaire rapper, Xxxtentacion, who I could tell you zero about, comes to mind as he failed to realize that he could no longer stay in the hood, pretending his world hadn't changed.
The Bible is filled with verses about the wealth of a king, and that of a pauper. The two, if I recall correctly don't intermingle beyond business. I'm reminded of the king who invited the common people to a wedding feast to fill seats...But, even in this scenario, the 'King' held a particular protocol with consequence for the paupers. (Matthew 22: 9-13).
Of course, in life I know there are exceptions; but, I've seen what people with 'a little money' incur when those, who have not, feel 'entitled' to it, just because.
I hope this makes sense.
Peace.
Kinda makes sense ... but still
Im with stickykeys pon this wan.
Relationship goals with everybody
Before requesting. I believe tgis is the message he was butressing
@arutynwa you just get the point. I understand what @spiritualmatters is trying to say...... But I was making a total different point.
There are special cases where you only have just one opportunity to talk about your idea to someone
Yh man.
Nice running into yesterday BTW 😁😁
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That's true @samstickzz. Thanks for the advice.
You welcome dear..... You're fine oh
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This is so true
Yes it is
Nicely said @samstickkz. Friendship is not about getting material things, but it's about adding quality to the life of your friend.
There's pride, integrity and respect when we maintain our principles cause finally it's makes us outstanding from the rest of the world.
Whether we love it or not, if we say we a good friends, never forget it will be tested in the fires of friendship.
Truth
Thank you for the advice ...
This comes naturally for me...
Being more into the relationship not all requests .
Thabks for stressing it out tho .🙌🙌✊🔥🔥
You welcome @arutynwa
Thank you sah 😊
Lol
Nice post. There are people on discord who won't let you have peace because they are campaigning for upvotes (not like i have any to give).
They want you to tell your friends with good Steem power to upvotes them. But the sad reality is that such people are always ignored and this post has explained why.
Personally I hardly even send my link to people. Except its when it's really necessary